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Madagascar’s Andry Rajoelina elected as new SADC Chairperson

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By Rahim Abdul

President of Madagascar, Andry Rajoelina, has been elected as the new Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC).

Rajoelina’s appointment was officially announced today during the ongoing SADC Heads of State and Government Summit taking place in Antananarivo, Madagascar.

The summit has drawn leaders and representatives from across the region to discuss pressing issues affecting member states.



Key topics on the agenda include peace and security within the region, energy development and cooperation, and food security.

Leaders are particularly focusing on strategies to strengthen regional stability, address challenges of power shortages, and ensure that countries are better prepared to meet the nutritional needs of their populations.

Malawi is being represented at the summit by the Minister of Trade and Industry, Vitumbiko Mumba, who is standing in for President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera.

President Chakwera, who could not attend in person, has previously emphasized Malawi’s commitment to regional cooperation and sustainable development within SADC.

Rajoelina takes over the chairmanship at a critical time, as the bloc seeks to reinforce unity and accelerate economic integration among its 16 member states.

FDH Bank Cup: Babatunde Adepoju scores four as Bullets beat Chilumba Barracks 5-0,
Silver, KB, Creck also progress to the next round

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By Durell Namasani


Babatunde Adepoju scored four goals as FCB Nyasa Big Bullets thrashed Chilumba Barracks 5-0 at Chitipa Stadium to cruise into FDH Bank Cup round of 16.

The Nigerian scored his first goal in the 22nd minute after receiving an assist from Wongani Lungu before turning from a goal scorer to a provider five minutes later as he provided an assist for Chawanangwa Gumbo to increase the lead for the People’s team.

Adepoju then scored his second goal and Bullets’ third in the 34th minute after a beautiful exchange of passes with Peter Banda.



In the second half, Adepoju continued from where he stopped as he scored his third goal in the 56th minute after receiving a pass from Paul Master before scoring the final goal of the match which also happened to be his fourth goal in the 58th minute.

In other matches played on Sunday in the FDH Bank Cup, Silver Strikers beat Mighty Tigers 1-0 at Kamuzu Stadium as Kamuzu Barracks beat Thondwe FC 3-1 at Champion Stadium.

The match between Premier Bet Dedza Dynamos and Creck Sporting Club at Dedza Stadium ended 1-0 in favour of the visitors.

Blue Eagles and Mzuzu City Hammers also cruised through to the round of 16 of the FDH Bank Cup after beating Songwe United and Baka City on post match penalties respectively.

Chilumba Barracks

“Coming in Hot” Mumba agwedeza chigawo cha kumpoto ndi misonkhano yoyimaima

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Wolemba: Mtolankhani wathu

Yemwe akuyima ngati wachiwiri kwa mtsogoleri wadziko lino komanso wa chipani cha Malawi Congress (MCP) pachisankho cha pa 16 September, a Vitumbiko Mumba, akonza misonkhano yoyimaima mchigawo cha kumpoto komwe akuyembekezeka kukafotokozera anthu mfundo zachitukuko zomwe chipanichi chakonza.

Misonkhanoyi ikuyamba lachitatu pa 20 September pomwe a Mumba akafike ku Chitimba m’boma la Rumphi komanso ku Khwawa, Mlare ndi Luchali m’boma la Karonga.



Lachinayi a Mumba akachititsa misonkhano ku Nkhwangwa komwe ndi kumpoto kwa boma la Chitipa, Ifumbo komwe ndi pakati pa boma la Chitipa komanso ku Wililo m’boma la Karonga.

Lachisanu pa 22 September a Mumba akafika ku Songwe, Ngelenge Lufilya, Kambwe komanso ku Baka m’boma la Karonga.

M’malo onsewa a Mumba akakhala ndi olemekezeka a Kezzie Msukwa, a Uchizi Mkandawire, a Leonard Mwalwanda, Job Msowoya, Kuseka Nyasulu, a Adam Beza,a Isaiah Mhango ndi akuluakulu ena.

FDH Bank Cup:  Wanderers, Moyale, Civil and Chatoloma cruise into round of 16

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By McLloyd Kudzingo


Super League sides Mighty Wanderers, Moyale Barracks and Civil Service United as well as Premier Division side Chatoloma Admarc are through to the round of 16 of the FDH Cup after registering victories on Saturday afternoon.

The Nomads beat Mafco FC 3-1 at Kamuzu Stadium with goals coming from Isaac Kaliati, Blessings Singini and Felix Zulu as China Chirwa scored Mafco’s consolation.

In Karonga, Super League side Karonga United have been knocked out of the FDH Bank Cup after going down to Premier Division side Chatoloma FC 5-3 on post match penalties.



The match ended 1-1 in regulation time with the visitors scoring first through Laston Pingeni in the 37th minute before Allen Chihana equalised for Karonga in the 79th minute.

In Rumphi, Moyale Barraks beat fellow Super League side Ekhaya FC 2-1 at Rumphi Stadium.

Charles Nkhoma and Raphael Phiri were on target for the soldiers while the cowboys got their consolation through Helmas Masinja.

The match between Civil Service United and Chitipa United ended 3-0 on post match penalties in favour of the civil servants after it ended  0-0 in regulation time.

The matches in the FDC Bank Cup continues on Sunday as Mzuzu City Hammers hosts Baka City at Rumphi Stadium.

Premier Bet Dedza Dynamos will play Creck Sporting Club at Dedza Stadium as Kamuzu Barracks host Thondwe FC at Champion Stadium.

Blue Eagles will play Songwe United at Nankhaka Stadium as Mighty Tigers hosts Silver Strikers at Kamuzu Stadium.

Chilumba Barracks will host FDH Bank Cup two time winners, FCB Nyasa Big Bullets at Chitipa Stadium.

Silver Strikers were the inaugural winners of the FDH Cup in 2021 and FCB Nyasa Big Bullets won the cup in 2022 and in 2023.

Blue Eagles are the defending Champions of the FDH Bank Cup after beating FCB Nyasa Big Bullets 3-2 in a penalty shootout in last year’s final.

Abida Mia set to host a series of Southern Region Rallies as Chakwera gains momentum

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By Burnett Munthali

There will be heightened political activity starting from Sunday through Tuesday.

During this period, the respected Abida Mia will be hosting rallies across the Southern Region.

Her presence on the ground signifies the ruling party’s determination to strengthen its grassroots structures and connect with the people directly.

Abida Mia has long been recognized as a key mobilizer in the South, and her ability to draw large crowds will be crucial for the campaign.

The rallies are expected to attract supporters from various communities, reinforcing the visibility of the party’s agenda.



Political observers note that the timing of these rallies is strategic, coming at a moment when the ruling party seeks to consolidate its influence.

The events are also seen as an effort to reassure supporters that their concerns are being heard and addressed at the highest levels.

Notably, the political atmosphere in the Southern Region remains highly competitive, making such engagements critical.

In the midst of this activity, President Lazarus Chakwera is projected to secure another victory.

Supporters argue that his achievements and promises of continued development resonate strongly with the electorate.

Analysts suggest that if the momentum generated by Abida Mia’s rallies is sustained, it could further solidify Chakwera’s political standing.

The upcoming rallies organized by Abida Mia represent more than just campaign events; they are a reflection of the ruling party’s strategy to dominate the Southern Region.

By placing influential figures like Mia at the forefront, the party is investing in trusted leadership to mobilize voters.

With President Chakwera expected to gain another victory, the rallies could play a decisive role in energizing the base and attracting undecided voters.

Ultimately, the combination of strong leadership, strategic timing, and grassroots mobilization underscores the ruling party’s confidence heading into the elections.